Barren County High School Principles Of Marketing Syllabus AR

Barren County High SchoolPrinciples of MarketingCourse SyllabusCourse Title: Principles of MarketingInstructors: Mrs. RushContact Information: Email address: angela.rush@barren.kyschools.usSchool phone: 651-6315Planning time: 11:20-1:15Class website: lassID 1010Course Resources:Student Materials: Workbook or worksheet packets (the first one will be provided, if lost the student mustpurchase a replacement copy) pocket folder with prongs or a three-ring binder (may be purchased at the school store) pens/pencils USB flash drive (recommended)Course Objective and/or Description:This course provides a basic foundation for further study in marketing. Students study economic functionsat work in the marketplace, marketing functions including purchasing, pricing, and distribution functions.This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics,financial analysis, and promotion. Both marketing and employment skills learned will improve and increasethe chance of successful transition into the world of work. Leadership development will be providedthrough JA, FBLA activities and competitive events.Units of Study:The World of Marketing, Economic Essentials, Business and Marketing Essentials, Selling, Promotion,Buying and Distribution, Pricing, Marketing Research, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship, MarketingCareers.Planned projects including a marketing plan, an analysis of a marketing campaign, and a visual layoutproject. Additional projects may be added throughout the semester as determined by the teacher.The teacher reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time during the course.

Grading Policy:In order to be successful in this class, students must completing assignments and study for tests.Assignments will not be accepted when turned in after the due date. If assignments are turned inlate due to an EXCUSED absence, they must be turned in within five days of the absence. Failureto meet the school designated time limit will result in a zero. Assignments missed as a result of anunexcused absence will result in a zero. Determining assignments as a result of an excusedabsence is the student’s responsibility, not the teacher’s. Homework, activities and bellringers/essential questions will count 5-100 points each. Tests and projects will count 55-300points each. Students are responsible for making up the bell ringer and essential questionassignments on days they are not in class. Cheating will result in a grade of 0 with a disciplineform submitted to the office. Cheating can take the form of cheating on a test (if a student istalking during a test to anyone other than the teacher, they will be considered cheating), includescopying, pasting, using other people’s work or working in pairs when group work has not beendesignated.Attendance Policy: Students have up to five school days to make up assignments and/ or tests due toan excused absence. Work may be made up before or after school and must be scheduled with the courseinstructor.Semester Test Policy: Students with any unexcused absences in a course or have been assigned toASP are required to take the semester exam which counts as part of the semester grade.Plagiarism / Academic Dishonesty Policy: Plagiarism and academic dishonesty are seriousoffenses. The academic work of a student is expected to be his/her own effort. Students must give theauthor(s) credit for any source material used. To represent ideas or interpretations taken from a sourcewithout giving credit is a flagrant act. To present a borrowed passage after having changed a few words,even if the source is cited, is also plagiarism. Students who commit any act of academic dishonesty willreceive a failing grade in that portion of the course work. Acts of academic dishonesty will be reported tothe administration.Writing Component: Students will utilize their writing skills by completing writing portfoliopieces, open responses, on-demands and responses to bell ringers and essential questions. Otherwriting components may be added as deemed necessary.General Classroom Rules:Rule #1 Be RespectfulRule #2 Be PromptRule #3 Be PreparedGeneral Consequences:Verbal WarningTeacher /Student ConferencesParent ContactOffice Referral*In addition to the attached class procedures and rules.The teacher reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time during the course.

The Road to Success . . .ARRIVAL TO CLASS Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings, working on the bell ringer assignment. As soon as you arrive in class, log on to your assigned computer. Class begins promptly each day.NO EATING, DRINKING, OR CANDY IS PERMITTED IN CLASS This includes bottled water, gum, and suckers.ASSIGNMENTS It is essential to your academic success to complete all assignments. All graded work must be kept neatly in a binder or folder. DO NOT THROW ANYTHINGAWAY! Every assignment must be turned in with your name, date and the assignment name and beplaced in the appropriate basket and folder on the bookshelf. An assignment turned in without a name will be thrown away. Assignments are only made up according to excused absentee or school trip and will be duewithin five school days. Unexcused absence no makeup work. If you fail to turn in assignments within the five school day limit, you will receive zeroes. It is your responsibility to find out the assignment and turn it in within the time limit. Assignments to be graded should be placed in the appropriate class folder on the table andbe checked off on the front of the folder. Assignments should be emailed in a timelymanner.BE PREPARED Bring your materials and blue or black ink pen or pencil to class every day. Pencils/pens willNOT be loaned out by the teacher. Pencils are for sale for .25. Bring your workbook or worksheets. The first one will be given to you. Loss of the workbookwill result in a replacement charge.MANNERS Raise your hand if you have a question. Do not speak unless given permission by the teacher. Respect the teacher, as well as everyone around you. If a visitor enters the room or if I receive a phone call from a parent or from the office, youshould remain on task and quiet.HALL PASS You will be granted FOUR HALL PASSES this semester. If you do not “cash in” your hallpasses during the semester, you may apply it for bonus points at the end of the term. When leaving the classroom, do so quietly, not disturbing anyone else.The teacher reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time during the course.

You must ask permission and have your agenda book signed before you leave. Pleaseunderstand that not all requests may be approved, even if you have a valid hall pass. You will not be allowed to leave the room without your agenda book/hall pass. If you attempt to use another student’s agenda book, you will receive a warning and then areferral to your assistant principal.Make all restroom visits and phone calls between classes.CHEATING Zero tolerance. WHEN caught, an automatic zero! This includes copying, pasting, usingother people’s work or working in pairs when group work has not been designated. Your password is to be kept secret at all times. This is your responsibility.CELL PHONES Cell phones should be put up and never taken out for any reason during class. If I see or hear a cell phone, I will follow school procedures and take it and turn it in to theoffice. NO Exceptions!!!!END OF CLASS Close all programs and log out. You must remain seated until the bell rings. I dismiss class-not the BELL! When leaving make sure your workstation is straightened up and your chair is push upunder the table. Place all trash in the trash can.ABSENCES (Follow School Policy) The best way to learn is to be here! It is your responsibility to find out what you missed.Ask a classmate or ask me before or after class. Tardies – Tardies disrupt teaching and learning! I will not tolerate! Tardies will be writtenup and reported to the office! Essential questions and bell work are turned in each week for a grade. If absent, it is yourresponsibility to get the work from a peer. Failure to do so will result in zero points beingawarded for those days.GRADINGGeneral Grading (Straight-point System)MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASSOrganization is important to be successful in college and in the business world. It will also help you tosucceed in this class. Three-ring binder or folder to keep graded assignments (for your use, not mine) Two pocket folder (will stay in the classroom and hold ungraded work) Blue or black ink pen or pencil USB flash drive is recommended. Workbooks or worksheet packets. The first one will be given to you. Loss of the workbookwill result in a replacement charge.The teacher reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time during the course.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA FBLA is a co-curricular organization for students enrolled in business course or have beenenrolled. Class time will be allowed for FBLA activities and FBLA projects may substitute for gradeson class assignments as approved by the teacher. FBLA is a wonderful organization and I strongly encourage you take advantage of theopportunities that FBLA has to offer each of you.Classroom 7.You should be in your seat and logged in when the bell rings. Tardies are referred to theoffice.Refer to the board for “bell work”. This could be in the form of an essential question, aburning question, or some other type of assignment. Begin work immediately on the exerciseon the board unless told otherwise. Any questions can wait until attendance has been postedfor the day.Books are not to be removed from this room unless permission has been given by theteacher.Do not operate machines unless you have received instruction form the instructor on how touse it.Do not move anything not belonging to you. This includes items belong to the teacher, aswell as items belonging to students.No students may be in the room unattended.Students may not use the Internet without permission during class time unless it is for partof an assignment or has been given permission by teacher.Students may not print from the Internet without permission.Keep pens, pencils, erasers, and other objects off the floor.Students may not modify any settings on the computer. This includes printer settings,screensavers, desktop wallpaper, and desktop icons.After using the machines, always make sure the machines are properly logged off and 4thblock will turn the machines off.Place chairs under the desks after class and trash in the trash can.Workstations and tables should be kept clean. Any changes to these should be immediatelyreported to Mrs. Rush.Students should remain in their assigned work areas at all times.NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED!!!No GAMES! No GAMES! No GAMES! No GAMES! No GAMES! No GAMES!Essential questions and bell work are turned in each week for a grade. If absent, it is yourresponsibility to get the work from a peer. Missing questions and bellwork will result inzero points being awarded.Classroom RulesThe teacher reserves the right to alter this syllabus at any time during the course.